Description
Arginaid Drink Mix
Arginaid Drink Mix is a fat free arginine powder designed for people with chronic wounds. Suitable for oral or tube feed use and provides 0.11 kcal/mL.
Arginaid powder is a medical food arginine module specially formulated for the dietary management of altered physiologic or metabolic conditions that respond to increased arginine intake.
Nitrogen information:
- One serving of ARGINAID powder provides 4.5g of the amino acid L-arginine (1.4 grams nitrogen)
- A single amino acid does not meet the dietary requirement for protein.
Mixes quickly and easily with water.
Clinical Indications:
- Burn injury
- Diabetic ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Skin breakdown
- Ulcers on legs and feet
- Chronic and slow to heal wounds (i.e. take more than 4-6 weeks to heal)
Features:
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Energy Density(1) |
0.11 kcal/ml |
0.44 kJ/ml |
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Energy Distribution |
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Protein |
68% |
L-Arginine (4.5g Per Serve) |
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Carbohydrate |
32% |
Citric Acid and Malic Acid |
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Fat |
0% |
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Nonprotein Calorie: Nitrogen Ratio |
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5:1 |
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Calorie: Nitrogen Ratio |
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18:1 |
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Osmolality |
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170m0sm/kg Water |
- Based on 1 sachet plus 237mL water.
- Quantity per Pack: 14 Sachets per Pack
Ingredients:
Orange Flavour:
L-arginine Powder, Citric and Malic Acids, Sodium Ascorbate, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E source), and less than 2% of Aspartame (sweetener)*, Acesulfame Potassium (sweetener), Natural and Artificial Flavour, Colour (Beet Juice, Turmeric and Annatto Extracts).
*Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine
Lemon Flavour:
L-arginine Powder, Citric and Malic Acids, Sodium Ascorbate, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E source), and less than 2% of Aspartame (sweetener)*, Acesulfame Potassium (sweetener), Natural and Artificial Flavour, Colour (Turmeric Extract).
*Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine
Usage:
Store unopened power packets at room temperature. After mixing, cover and refrigerate any unused portions. Use within 24 hours. Stir briskly before use.
Oral Feeding:
Mix content of single-serving packet with 6-8fl oz of water, stir briskly and consume.
Tube Feeding:
Mix one packet of ARGINAID® with 120-180mL warm water. Mix and administer by syringe down the feeding tube.
Dosage:
- Take 2 servings of Arginaid per day. Take for a minimum of 2 weeks or until the wound has healed.
- Servings may vary according to individual assessment by a qualified health care provider.
